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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 507

Can You Face More Faces?

December 2024·p. 32

THE SHORT VERSION

Eight heads demonstrate how a small palette can produce varied human complexions. Three-colour methods offer quick results, while longer recipes change base colours and highlight mixtures. Additional red and violet glazing creates facial variation and depth, and pink highlights make scars appear sore against the surrounding skin.

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Bugman’s GlowGuilliman FleshKnight-Questor FleshKislev FleshFlayed One FleshCadian FleshtoneReikland FleshshadeWraithboneScreaming SkullBloodreaver FleshDarkoath FleshCatachan FleshCarroburg CrimsonDruchii VioletPink HorrorFulgrim Pink

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